Rodney returns to the West Indies
War between England and Holland
Disasters to the United States in 1780
De Grasse sails from Brest for the West Indies, 1781
Engagement with English fleet off Martinique.
Cornwallis overruns the Southern States
He retires upon Wilmington, N. C., and thence to Virginia
Arnold on the James River
The French fleet leaves Newport to intercept Arnold
Meets the English fleet off the Chesapeake, 1781
French fleet returns to Newport
Cornwallis occupies Yorktown
De Grasse sails from Hayti for the Chesapeake
Action with the British fleet, 1781
Surrender of Cornwallis, 1781
Criticism of the British naval operations
Energy and address shown by De Grasse
Difficulties of Great Britain's position in the war of 1778.
The military policy best fitted to cope with them
Position of the French squadron in Newport, R. I., 1780.
Great Britain's defensive position and inferior numbers.
Consequent necessity for a vigorous initiative
Washington's opinions as to the influence of Sea Power on the
American contest


CHAPTER XI.

MARITIME WAR IN EUROPE, 1779-1782.